Praxisrelevanten

Praxisrelevanten is an attributive form of the German adjective praxisrelevant, used to describe elements or findings that have direct applicability in real-world practice. The term emphasizes usefulness, implementability, and potential for transfer from research to everyday professional settings. It is often contrasted with purely theoretical or abstract aspects.

In scholarly and applied contexts, praxisrelevante elements can include Fragestellungen (research questions) that address practical problems, Ergebnisse (results) that can be translated into concrete actions, Methoden (methods) that are feasible in practice, and Konzepte (concepts) that align with professional routines. The concept is frequently invoked in fields such as education, social work, healthcare, engineering, and management to signal a focus on applicability, transferability, and usable outcomes.

Relationen and related notions: Praxisrelevant is closely connected to ideas like Praxisnähe (practical proximity), Anwendungsorientierung (application orientation), and Transfer (knowledge transfer). It also intersects with considerations of external validity, Übertragbarkeit (transferability), and implementierbare Lösungen. Stakeholder involvement and context sensitivity are often highlighted as important to determine what is praxisrelevant in a given setting.

Critique and limitations: What counts as praxisrelevant can be subjective and field-specific. There is a risk that emphasis on immediate usefulness may undervalue theoretical contributions or long-term generalizability. Transparent criteria for assessing relevance and explicit discussion of trade-offs between practicality and rigor are common recommendations in discussions of praxisrelevante work.